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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,080.84, 248,224.41 and 141,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,080.84, 248,224.41 and 141,779.72 is: 195,429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,080.84 : 248,224.41 = 141,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,080.84/248,224.41 = 141,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,080.84x = 248,224.41 × 141,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,080.84x = 35,193,187,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193,187,346.97/180,080.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,429.94

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